1995 Volvo 855 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Volvo 855 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1995 Volvo 855. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and wheels (1). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 50%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Abs brake warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #831053, filed 1998-11Body and structure: “The original factory installation of vehicle had plastic clips holding the interior tailgate door assembly in place, with raising and lowering the rear tailgate the interior assembly breaks the plastic clips and loosens which dislodges the center brake tail light, the maufacturer recognized the problem and replaced the plastic clips with a larger more sturdier clip arrangement. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560344, filed 2001-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V108000May 26, 1995Seats › Front assembly › Power adjustCovers: Volvo 855 1995, 854 1995
The threaded insert which attaches the safety belt catch to the front seat was incorrectly manufactured.
- 95V050000Mar 10, 1995Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerCovers: Volvo 855 1995, 850 1995, 854 1995
Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
Recall details for the 1995 Volvo 855 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10241661Jul 21, 2023Electronic stability control, Other or unknown. Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241651Jun 12, 2023Other or unknown. Rubber cushion
- 10213885May 12, 2022Other or unknown. The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
- 10213883May 6, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- 10212891Feb 9, 2022Equipment. VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10212892Feb 3, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10213882Jun 23, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Other model years of the Volvo 855
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | 98,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Volvo 855 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1995 Volvo 855 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Volvo 855 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1995 Volvo 855 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.